401/8 Bligh Place

Melbourne VIC 3000

A refined, city laneway penthouse apartment with a surreal sense of garden sanctuary, this extraordinary, 4 bedroom + studio bedroom residence is like nothing youve ever encountered, as it delivers a luxurious, gallery-like experience suited to the most discerning of urban families. Constructed in 1886, Leicester House is a Heritage-listed example of what once made Melbourne marvellous and - courtesy of a landmark redevelopment - the home continues to celebrate Melbournes marvellousness in the 21st Century. This Penthouse, with towering 3.2 metre ceilings, an incredible connection to 3 outdoor living areas and all modern conveniences was added when the building was renovated in the late 1980s.
Organised over 4 spectacular and rambling levels, the homes heart is its gourmet-quality and Miele-equipped kitchen / meals with stone benches, volumes of cabinetry and a wonderfully large pantry. Step up to an impressively proportioned dining and living room with a fully-equipped bar, wine cellar and a calming outdoor oasis, for your entertaining aspirations. Meanwhile, there is a formal lounge / library well-removed from the entertaining zones. At its top-level, the homes crowning glory is another brilliant living room that is both adjacent to the study / possible 5th bedroom and opening out to one of the most captivating swimming pools in the CBD, for unparalleled outdoor living. Be it as an entertaining zone or as a retreat, this is divine decadence and the indoor-outdoor connection is without peer.
Perfect for the modern and growing family, there are 4 bathrooms and a powder room, as well as 2 secure basement parking spaces, video entry, state-of-the-art security and elevator access. Exhibiting a rare level of refinement, the home also reveals an almost endless selection of distinguishing additions, including a showpiece French Antique chandelier, a stunning Folko Kooper garden sculpture, exquisite European Oak flooring and incredible triple-lined silk curtains for privacy and insulation. Meanwhile, double-glazed windows, refrigerated cooling, heating, an alarm, network cabling throughout, and surround sound more than competently tend to some of the homes key practical considerations.